Naval War College Foundation
Sentinel of the Sea Award Gala
November 6, 2025
The Sentinel of the Sea Award is the highest honor presented by the Naval War College Foundation to distinguished American citizens representing the traditions and values of the U.S. Naval War College. Recipients of the award exemplify the U.S. Navy motto, Non Sibi Sed Patriae / Not Self but Country. Awardees have demonstrated a sustained commitment to maintaining our Nation’s security, liberty, and strength. Honoree information and sponsorship opportunities will be available in early 2025.
Location:
New York Yacht Club
37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
6 p.m.: Reception
7:00 p.m.: Dinner and Program
Attire: Black tie (optional) or service equivalent
2024 Sponsors
Commander in Chief
William Conway and Daniel D’Aniello
Flag Officer
Trustee James Metcalf and Mrs. Renee Metcalf
Trustee Emerita Hope H. van Beuren
Commodore
Ankura
NWCF Chairman Emeritus and Managing Partner, Shield Capital, Philip M. Bilden
and Dr. Patricia Bilden
Carlyle
Trustee James Eagan and Mrs. Deborah Eagan, Eagan Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kiernan
The Analysis and Resilience Center for Systemic Risk
Trustee Archbold van Beuren and Mrs. Helene van Beuren
Captain
Trustee Gregory J. Annick and Mrs. Nancy Annick
Bank of America
Commanding Officer
Anonymous
Trustee Duncan A. Chapman and Mrs. Barbara Chapman
Trustee Paul A. Dimitruk and Mrs. Ingrid Dimitruk
Trustee Nancy Cushing Evans and Mr. Robert B. Evans
Sandra Horbach and Steven Skoler
Trustee Ralph Isham and Mrs. Ala Isham
The Rockefeller Foundation
Executive Officer
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
Regional Director John Douglas Crawford and Mrs. Karen Crawford
Trustee Carl Liebert and Mrs. Amy Liebert
Daniel Meyers
The Roosevelt Group
Dr. Daniel Thys, Trustee Emeritus, and Dr. Susan Thys-Jacobs
Department Head
RADM Julius S. Caesar, USN (Ret.), NWCF Treasurer
RDML A.B. Cruz III, USN (Ret.), NWCF Vice Chairman, and Dr. Jill Cruz
Trustee Dominic A. Dannessa, Ph.D., and Mrs. Josette Dannessa
Jeffrey L. Gordon
CAPT George E. Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.), NWCF President & CEO, and Dr. Wendy Lang
Robert Spring
The Honorable Mitchell B. Waldman, NWCF Secretary, and Mrs. Debbie Waldman
The Honorable Ellen Winsor